Associations to the word «Optimum»

Wiktionary

OPTIMUM, noun. The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
OPTIMUM, adjective. Best or most advantageous; surpassing all others

Dictionary definition

OPTIMUM, noun. Most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances.
OPTIMUM, adjective. Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal concentration of a drug".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley